The EFCC has been prosecuting politicians and civil servants linked to corruption
Audio By Carbonatix
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Nigeria says it's arrested the country's accountant-general, Ahmed Idris, on suspicion he diverted almost $200m (£162m) of public funds.
The commission said Mr Idris had used family members and close associates to defraud the government and invest the proceeds in real estate in Nigeria.
There's been no comment from Mr Idris.
Nigeria has struggled with corruption for many years, but the EFCC has successfully prosecuted politicians, police officers and civil servants.
Last year it recovered around $750m in assets.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Saka hits treble as England win ten-goal France thriller
8 minutes -
Chelsea agree record £117m deal for Villa’s Rogers
2 hours -
Spain training session cancelled before World Cup final
3 hours -
More games, more controversy – the good and bad of biggest World Cup yet
3 hours -
Fidelity Bank equips Miss Ghana 2026 contestants with financial literacy, sustainability, and entrepreneurship skills
3 hours -
THE LAW 101: The Modern Framework, Revitalisation, and the Dis-establishment of Act 459 Remnants (2026) (Part III)
3 hours -
THE LAW 101: Contemporary Critique, Administrative Reforms, and the De-Establishment of the Tribunal System (2011-2025) (Part II)
3 hours -
Asiedu Nketia would spearhead opposition to any Mahama third-term bid – NPP’s Atick Yakubu
4 hours -
Community service and parole reforms to help reduce prison overcrowding – Director General of Prisons
4 hours -
Ghana Navy trains junior ratings in advanced engineering skills to boost operational readiness
4 hours -
Over 1,500 inmates have accessed formal education since 2019 – Director-General of Prisons
4 hours -
Ghana Prisons Service shifts focus from punishment to rehabilitation under new reform agenda
4 hours -
German Development Cooperation and GIPC partner to strengthen staff capacity
5 hours -
Mahama’s biggest opposition to a third-term bid would come from the NDC, not the opposition – Solomon Owusu
6 hours -
Two US troops killed and one missing in Jordan following Iran attack
6 hours